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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.59, 75.84 and 45.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.59, 75.84 and 45.46 is: 68.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.59 : 75.84 = 45.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.59/75.84 = 45.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.59x = 75.84 × 45.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.59x = 3,447.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447.61/50.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.15

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